I do not admire politicians; but when they are excellent in their way, one cannot help allowing them their due

Life is a tragedy for those who feel, but a comedy to those who think

Men are often capable of greater things than they perform - They are sent into the world with bills of credit, and seldom draw to their full extent

The whole secret of life is to be interested in one thing profoundly and in a thousand things well

History is a romance that is believed romance, a history that is not believed

To act with common sense according to the moment, is the best wisdom I know and the best philosophy is to do one's duties, take the world as it comes, submit respectfully to ones lot bless the goodness that has given us so much happiness with it